When to go · Cape Coast
Cape Coast in January
Great month. Inside Cape Coast's best window: Nov–Mar (dry season, less rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Ghana overall
- Prices
- High
- Ghana overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Cape Coast
Inside Cape Coast's best window: Nov–Mar (dry season, less rain).
Weather in January
- Cape CoastHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Coast, Ghana · Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina, Busua, Adabest weather
Two rainy seasons: the long one peaks in June, a shorter one in October. July–August is often a cooler, drier spell on the coast.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ghana overall
- Medium
- Prices · Ghana overall
- High
Ghana overall: Dry with Harmattan haze; the holiday crowds leave after the first week. Good month for Mole.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen